Popular Music Performance

BIMM University
Undergraduate BMus (Hon) Full-time 3 Years Music

A-Level Entry

CC

UCAS Points

64 points

About this course

Establish your own exciting route in the live music sector with BMus (Hons) Popular Music Performance. This course is perfect if you’re a musician looking to take your technical, performance and musicianship skills to a professional level. Applicants will be required to choose a discipline of focus for the duration of their studies as follows:

  • Guitar

  • Bass

  • Drums

  • Vocals

  • Keyboard

    The programme combines core topics such as performance, technique, musicianship, theory and technology to help you find and develop your niche as a performer.

    You’ll be able to further tailor your course to your own artistic and career aims through our wide range of optional modules. These include a specific focus in areas such as creative performance, session skills, songwriting, composing, arranging and more. You’ll become equipped with the skills and drive required to be successful in any musical situation.

    You’ll become fully immersed in the flourishing BIMM community with plenty of opportunities to collaborate with a diverse range of talented peers. And you’ll spend a lot of time on stage, too. You’ll have the chance to play live and perform with your fellow students.Throughout these performances, you’ll receive expert guidance from our BIMM lecturers. Our lecturers who guide you through your studies are all experienced and highly sought after professionals with invaluable expertise and experience that will help you progress through the course.

    Day-to-day learning will be in large live rooms, smaller studio settings and lecture-based classrooms using our world-class facilities.

    So, what are you waiting for? Start your career in Popular Music Performance today.

    The BIMM University Graduate We make sure that when you graduate, your attributes and skills mirror the employment and creative needs of the music industry – both today and in the future. We aim to equip graduates with the following qualities, so they have a long lasting career:

  • Employable and Entrepreneurial

  • Creative, Collaborative and Connected

  • Resilient and adaptable

  • Globally Aware

  • Professional

  • Intellectually Curious

  • Self-aware
  • Entry Requirements

    A-Level Grades CC
    UCAS Tariff Points 64 points
    BTEC MPP

    Study Options

    This course is available in 5 study options:

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 3 Years

    Qualification: BMus (Hon)

    Location: Bristol

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 3 Years

    Qualification: BMus (Hon)

    Location: Birmingham

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 3 Years

    Qualification: BMus (Hon)

    Location: London

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 3 Years

    Qualification: BMus (Hon)

    Location: Brighton and Hove

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 3 Years

    Qualification: BMus (Hon)

    Location: Manchester

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    2317 Teachers of English as a foreign language
    3416 Arts officers, producers and directors
    2319 Teaching professionals
    3417 Photographers, audio-visual and broadcasting equipment operators
    3414 Dancers and choreographers
    3413 Actors, entertainers and presenters

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Music (with Honours) - BMus (Hon)
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    3 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Bristol
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Music